Creative Culinary Tours is offering both week and weekend culinary getaways throughout New England, Tennessee and California. A culinary vacation is a wonderful getaway for anyone who loves outstanding food and destinations. Some of our most recent tours include a culinary and arts weekend in Brandon, VT, and a tour in New England featuring Lobster and Wineries, and sure to be our most popular tour is a weekend with Paula Dean in Nashville. Please go to our website www.creativeculinarytours.com for more information.

Stowe Oktoberfest, Stowe, Vermont. Ph: 802-253-8506 Fax: 802-253-8506. Stowe's Jackson Ice Arena will be transformed into a Bavarian village for this annual celebration of harvests and fall foliage. From oompah bands to authentic German foods to freshly brewed Vermont beers to pumpkin painting and puppet theatre -- there's something for every "villager". Visit www.stoweoktoberfest.com for more info.

Vermont Fine Furniture and Woodworking Festival, September 27-28, 2008, 10am-5pm daily. Woodstock, Vermont. Over 40 fine furniture makers showcasing their world-class work, woodworking demos, fine food, live music, author talks, nature walks, hands-on activities. Union Arena (Rt.4), admission $7 (18 up). Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, free admission. Free shuttle / parking. Vermont Chamber of Commerce 2008 Top 10 Fall Event. For more information visit www.vermontwoodfestival.org or email for more information.

Vermont Quilt Festival - June 27 - 29, 2008. The 32nd Vermont Quilt Festival is New England's largest and oldest annual quilt event. Over 400 quilts in several exhibits. 70 antique quilt vendors and suppliers take part in 75 classes given by nationally known teachers. For information call 1-603-444-7500, email or visit www.vqf.org.